My parents migrated to Australia when I was 16. I have four siblings who are younger than me. This was in the mid 60s. Previously we had lived in Canada, the United States and the U.K., and finally Australia. My father was a Yorkshire man who married a Canadian. What we learned shifting countries was to be open minded about the country we are now in. Accept the faux pas you are going to make. And learn everything you can about the history and culture of the new land you are in. This helps with integrating with the locals, especially when you have superior knowledge. Our first Christmas was on a very hot summer day. We packed a cold picnic, and headed to the beach. We found a nice shady tree and thoroughly enjoyed a very different Christmas lunch. Now, over 55+ years later, I can't imagine a cold, dark Christmas day. Now I go round to my sons place for a seafood and BBQ lunch, with lots of cold beer, a game of backyard cricket, and an afternoon nap on a shady hammock. What's not to love.
I know exactly how you feel ! I’ve now lived in Brisbane for 40 years & still miss my siblings & friends, in the UK ! My children found going to school,stressful at the beginning! It definitely takes time ,to adjust to your new life, regardless how beautiful Australia is ! Don’t be hard on yourself, it’s a huge thing moving away from family & friends ! We shipped everything we had,plus a car,to Brisbane ! It was the best day for us all when it arrived ! I joined a gym not long after arriving & met people,that are still my friends today ! I’m not sure where you’re living, but there are British shop in Brisbane,that sell crips,sweets & maybe things your children are missing! Also you can buy marmite in Woolworth ! Good luck 🥰
I hope things will get better for you . Join social groups because you get to meet people . I always talk to strangers and I enjoy it . God bless you and your family .
I came as a child at the age of 11and I will be honest I hated school I was different I was bullied.I still struggle to this day as an adult I travelled as therapy.I love still an old English home even though smaller they have more charm more character.
@@belindaclarke7803 sorry to hear of your struggles. Hopefully it all panned out well in the end. Travel does do something for you hey! I think old English cottages are lovely but to live in day today may be tough nowadays with how much fuel/energy costs in the UK to heat plus the older places never have the modern tech that we so commonly use nowadays
Never bring your furniture with when you migrate - costs a lot of money, becomes worthless when you get here and doesn't suite the new home and if your renting you have to move it again. Give up and buy new furniture when you arrive - this is from migrants who have done this and even when I move with in Australia unless its a family piece of furniture item I sell it very cheap and buy new for the new house. Save a lot of money - the costs of packing a container, renting container and shipping along with final delivery - let it go and use the money for when you arrive to set up home - even dump a lot of clothes they don't suit the Australian climate.
@@marcusversace9423 good words of wisdom there mate. I’d say furniture for sure and clothes. There are lots of items though, pictures, photos, Christmas decs for us, that make a house feel like your home. A balancing act I guess
I'm a little late with my comment. I hope you've settled in much better by now. Hopefully you've discovered and experienced the friendliness among Australians (new and old). It's OK to knock on doors in your neighbourhood and invite them round for a barbie. All the best. Cheers 🥂🍻
so sad moving from Uk to australia u miss u family & friends been a supporting fan you can go back & live there u choice if u miss being in UK i wish u guys were back in the UK & love how the children feel you must miss u family & friends so much i never been to the UK before been in australia since 2007 im now 16-15 my birthday in august so i am 15 but in august im 16 must be hot in brisbane, hey? hope you can make it to the UK for the birthdays love Koby :) when is the next vlog, Theme parks, Beaches & more!!!
just remember its only a flight away, get involved in the schools , offer help , volunteer , people will help you move forward , do a course or two, job hunting is hard for everyone
We came over in 1968 as ten pound and went into a migrant hostel. It's a lot different now to coming out then we weren't welcome at least that doesn't happen now.
Oh wow! Can’t imagine that. Well done for sticking it out. I guess it wouldn’t have been that easy to head back? Would you have been in a boat in them days?
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Peace brother. ✌😃
My parents migrated to Australia when I was 16. I have four siblings who are younger than me. This was in the mid 60s. Previously we had lived in Canada, the United States and the U.K., and finally Australia. My father was a Yorkshire man who married a Canadian. What we learned shifting countries was to be open minded about the country we are now in. Accept the faux pas you are going to make. And learn everything you can about the history and culture of the new land you are in. This helps with integrating with the locals, especially when you have superior knowledge. Our first Christmas was on a very hot summer day. We packed a cold picnic, and headed to the beach. We found a nice shady tree and thoroughly enjoyed a very different Christmas lunch. Now, over 55+ years later, I can't imagine a cold, dark Christmas day. Now I go round to my sons place for a seafood and BBQ lunch, with lots of cold beer, a game of backyard cricket, and an afternoon nap on a shady hammock. What's not to love.
What a story you have. Thanks for your recommendations ☺️👍🏻
I know exactly how you feel ! I’ve now lived in Brisbane for 40 years & still miss my siblings & friends, in the UK ! My children found going to school,stressful at the beginning!
It definitely takes time ,to adjust to your new life, regardless how beautiful Australia is !
Don’t be hard on yourself, it’s a huge thing moving away from family & friends !
We shipped everything we had,plus a car,to Brisbane ! It was the best day for us all when it arrived !
I joined a gym not long after arriving & met people,that are still my friends today !
I’m not sure where you’re living, but there are British shop in Brisbane,that sell crips,sweets & maybe things your children are missing! Also you can buy marmite in Woolworth !
Good luck 🥰
Your children are so polite, well done 👏
Thank you ☺️
I hope things will get better for you . Join social groups because you get to meet people . I always talk to strangers and I enjoy it . God bless you and your family .
Thank you ☺️. I’m a bit like yourself by the sounds of things, I’ll chat to anyone! Love sharing life stories
I came as a child at the age of 11and I will be honest I hated school I was different I was bullied.I still struggle to this day as an adult I travelled as therapy.I love still an old English home even though smaller they have more charm more character.
@@belindaclarke7803 sorry to hear of your struggles. Hopefully it all panned out well in the end. Travel does do something for you hey! I think old English cottages are lovely but to live in day today may be tough nowadays with how much fuel/energy costs in the UK to heat plus the older places never have the modern tech that we so commonly use nowadays
Never bring your furniture with when you migrate - costs a lot of money, becomes worthless when you get here and doesn't suite the new home and if your renting you have to move it again. Give up and buy new furniture when you arrive - this is from migrants who have done this and even when I move with in Australia unless its a family piece of furniture item I sell it very cheap and buy new for the new house. Save a lot of money - the costs of packing a container, renting container and shipping along with final delivery - let it go and use the money for when you arrive to set up home - even dump a lot of clothes they don't suit the Australian climate.
@@marcusversace9423 good words of wisdom there mate. I’d say furniture for sure and clothes. There are lots of items though, pictures, photos, Christmas decs for us, that make a house feel like your home. A balancing act I guess
I'm a little late with my comment. I hope you've settled in much better by now.
Hopefully you've discovered and experienced the friendliness among Australians (new and old).
It's OK to knock on doors in your neighbourhood and invite them round for a barbie.
All the best. Cheers 🥂🍻
We’ve settled in pretty well thank you. The Aussies are a great bunch 👌🏻😊. Hope you enjoy our vlogs
so sad moving from Uk to australia u miss u family & friends been a supporting fan you can go back & live there u choice if u miss being in UK i wish u guys were back in the UK & love how the children feel you must miss u family & friends so much i never been to the UK before been in australia since 2007 im now 16-15 my birthday in august so i am 15 but in august im 16 must be hot in brisbane, hey?
hope you can make it to the UK for the birthdays love Koby :) when is the next vlog, Theme parks, Beaches & more!!!
just remember its only a flight away, get involved in the schools , offer help , volunteer , people will help you move forward , do a course or two, job hunting is hard for everyone
We hear ya. We’ve made friends and are actively involved with a few things in the community which is working well. Alls going well
its a long way home..to the other side of the planet
It is a long way but technology nowadays makes it a bit easier - videocall etc.
18 years in Australia and back in France in 2018. Missed the cold and the good french food.
cheers
@@tasmangirl miss the cold 😳😂. Much prefer the heat and sunshine to the cold although Hay & I do love skiing ⛷️
We came over in 1968 as ten pound and went into a migrant hostel. It's a lot different now to coming out then we weren't welcome at least that doesn't happen now.
Oh wow! Can’t imagine that. Well done for sticking it out. I guess it wouldn’t have been that easy to head back? Would you have been in a boat in them days?
@@clewsosgiag yes 6 weeks
@@wendyrycroft3446 wow 😮
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Thank you. Good to hear we’re reaching places further afield